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TREATMENT OF BLEACH PLANT EFFLUENTS BY THE MYCOPOR SYSTEM

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Hydrothermal conversion of lignin: A review

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Biological Pretreatment Strategies for Second-Generation Lignocellulosic Resources to Enhance Biogas Production

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Synthesis, Drying Process and Medical Application of Polysaccharide-Based Aerogels

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The Enzymatic Conversion of Major Algal and Cyanobacterial Carbohydrates to Bioethanol

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Lignin depolymerization and biotransformation to industrially important chemicals/biofuels

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Hemicellulose-Based Hydrogels Present Status and Application Prospects: A Brief Review

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Hemicellulose extraction and characterization for applications in paper coatings and adhesives

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